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Home My WebLink About34. 15-230 APRIL 28, 2015 15-230 ORDINANCE FIRST READING (CARRIED___7-0___ LOST_______ LAID OVER_______ WITHDRAWN_______) PURPOSE: APPROVAL OF PARKING REGULATION CHANGES ON TH ELMWOOD AVENUE AND W. 9AVENUE (STAFF RECOMMENDS WAIVING THE RULES) INITIATED BY: TRAFFIC REVIEW ADVISORY BOARD A GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH AMENDING SECTION 27A-11 OF THE OSHKOSH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PARKING REGULATIONS ON DESIGNATED STREETS AND ALLEYS. The Common Council of the City of Oshkosh do ordain as follows: SECTION 1. That Section 27A-11 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code pertaining to parking regulations on designated streets and alleys is hereby amended as follows: A-11 PARKING REGULATIONS ON DESIGNATED STREETS AND ALLEYS ELMWOOD AVENUE Add Thereto: No parkingin the cul-de-sac on Elmwood Avenue, south of W. Lincoln Avenue th W. 9 AVENUE Add Thereto: No parking south side from Iowa Street to 90 feet west of Iowa Street SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, publication and placement of the appropriate signage. SECTION 3. Publication Notice. Please take notice that the City of Oshkosh enacted ordinance #15-230 (A GENERAL ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSHKOSH AMENDING SECTION 27A-11 OF THE OSHKOSH MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO PARKING REGULATIONS ON DESIGNATED STREETS AND ALLEYS) on April 28, 2015. The ordinance changes parking regulations on Elmwood Avenue and W. 9th Avenue. The full text of the ordinance may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, 215 Church Avenue and through the City’s website at www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us. Clerk’s phone: 920/236-5011. City of Oshkosh - Transportation Department 926 Dempsey Trail, Oshkosh,WI 54902 (920) 232-5342 (920) 232-5343 fax MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council FROM: Jim Collins, Director of Transportation DATE: Apri121, 2015 RE: Explanation of Parking Regulation Ordinance Changes SECTION 27A-ll PARKING REGULATION ON DESIGNATED STREET AND ALLEYS A REQUEST FOR NO PARKING IN THE CUL-DE-SAC ON ELMWOOD AVENUE, SOUTH OF WEST LINCOLN AVENUE BEHIND REEVE MEMORIAL UNION(CURRENT CONDITION: NO RESTRICTION OTHER THAN NO PARKING DUE TO THE BIKE LANE WHICH ENDS RIGHT BEFORE THE CUL-DE-SAC) Mr. Collins explained that the walking path in the cul-de-sac is used by emergency vehicles only. He said vehicles parked in the cul-de-sac block the walking path and access to loading docks for Reeve Memorial Union. The UWO police chief and parking manager were in attendance to support this restriction. There was discussion about allowing two 15 minute parking spaces. PASSED BY TRAFFIC REVIEW BOARD (5-0) A REQUEST FOR NO PARKING ON WEST 9TH AVENUE, SOUTH SIDE,FROM IOWA STREET TO 90 FEET WEST OF IOWA STREET (CURRENT CONDITION: NO PARKING RESTRICTION) Mr. Collins explained there is a bus stop located at this corner and recently vehicles have been parking very close to the stop making it difficult to board and alight passengers. There was some discussion about devising a blanket ordinance for parking restrictions at all bus stops in the city. Before this could be done all bus stops would need to be analyzed for impact on parking and businesses in the area. PASSED BY TRAFFIC REVIEW BOARD(S-0) A REQUEST TO RECONSIDER NO PARKING ON THE WEST LEG OF WHEATIELD WAY, EAST SIDE,FROM RUSHFIELD DRIVE TO 260 FEET NORTH OF RUSCHFIELD DRIVE (CURRENT CONDITION: NO PARKING) Mr. Collins explained that this had been discussed at the February meeting and is being brought back for City of Oshkosh—Department of Transportation 1 reconsideration because originally property owners residing on the wrong leg of the horseshoe shaped Wheatfield Way were notified. He told this was requested to resolve a sight distance issue and to make it less difficult for vehicles to get through when cars are parked on both sides from the curve to the corner. Mr. Herman advised a vote be taken to reconsider before further proceeding. Request to reconsider carried. (S-0) Jason Muche, of 1470 Wheatfield Way, stated speed seems to be the major issue. He said since the removal of parking in the area vehicles now travel at a higher rate of speed. He went on to say there are three other curves on Wheatfield Way with worse sight distances. His recommendation is to restore parking on both sides of the street and install speed bumps to slow motorists down. He also noted that the accident in December may have been prevented by a speed bump. Amy LaCross, of 1471 Wheatfield Way, stated that the accident in December occurred because the vehicle as traveling around 90 mph and the driver was under the influence of a substance. She inquired who enforces the no parking regulations. She went on to say there was an open house for the house for sale on the corner this past Sunday and cars parked there despite no parking signs. Mr. Collins replied the police department enforces parking restrictions mostly on a complaint basis as they have other duties demanding higher priority. Cassie Stadler, of 1471 Wheatfield Way, said she agrees with Jason and Amy. She told they have four children and her biggest fear is the speed vehicles travel in this area is beyond reasonable. She asked the Board to reconsider. Mr. Collins shared an email he received from Kim Willman, of 1451 Wheatfield Way, requesting parking be reinstated. He told she also was concerned about speeding. He stated the party that originally made the reyuest to have parking removed could not attend the meeting but wanted to say thank you for the action taken. Mr. Schuster inquired where this person lives and Mr. Collins replied on Timothy Trail. Mr. Herman asked if criteria would be met for a speed bump in the area. Mr. Collins said there would need to be a petition from the majority of residents in the area. He explained usually a speed bump is installed at the time of new construction and thought residents would need to pay for a portion of this cost. Mr. Ross inquired what the speed limit is on this street. Mr. Collins replied it is 25 mph Mr. Herman stated since we took action on this item before and felt the criteria was met, he would be in favor of waiving this till citizens petition for a speed bump since it appears speed is the major issue. Mr. Muche interjected that his entire property is affected. He explained that he cannot park on the other side of the street because there is not enough clearance for his vehicle and boat without blocking mailboxes. Ms. Stadler said there are two children in her household that are driving so there are four vehicles which makes it a large challenge. Mr. Becker suggested installing a yield sign on Wheatfield Way at Timothy Trail to help slow traffic. Mr. Collins replied there is a sight issue on this curve made more significant by the slight incline and it is difficult to navigate through this area when vehicles park on both sides. He told the restriction was for 260' on only one side of the street, with parking on the other side and on Ruschfield Street. City of Oshkosh—Deparhnent of Transportation 2 � Mr. Schuster said he was under the impression crashes here were due to a sight distance issue and now that is not the case. He said he had very limited information going into it and now will try to fix this. Mr. Collins clarified that at the last meeting it was noted that the accidents were not related to this issue. He explained it was also noted there was plenty of parking in the area,that with the incline and the curve it warranted removal of parking on the curve. Mr. Herman said there are three options: 1. Remove the parking restriction. 2. Police Deparhnent enforce speed limit. 3. If citizens want speed bumps contact Mr. Collins. PASSED BY TRAFFIC REVIEW BOARD (S-0) City of Oshkosh—Deparhnent of Transportation 3